Secondary Social Studies - Preparation for Teachers, BA
Students desiring to be certified in secondary social studies at Washburn must major in history and follow one of the following curriculum outlines:
(Also please note: all teaching licenses in the state of Kansas have been revised. Students planning to pursue a teaching license should consult with an advisor prior to enrolling in courses.)
Curriculum Outline for the US History, US Government, and World History Program
Fifty-four (54) semester hours are required.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| HI 111 | History of the United States through the Civil War | 3 |
| HI 112 | History of the United States since the Civil War | 3 |
| HI 100 | Survey of Early World History | 3 |
| HI 101 | Changing World History: Traditions and Transitions | 3 |
| HI 102 | Modern World History | 3 |
| HI 395 | History Forum | 3 |
| PO 106 | The Government of the United States | 3 |
| PO 107 | Kansas, State, and Local Government | 3 |
| HI 399 | Historical Methods & Research | 3 |
| Upper division U.S. History | 6 | |
| Upper division European History | 3 | |
| Upper division non-Western History | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 39 | |
| Required Additional Courses in Social Science | ||
| Selected upper division Political Science | 6 | |
| EC 200 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| AN 112 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| GG 102 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 54 | |
Students seeking certification to teach must also be formally admitted to the University’s Professional Teacher Education Programs and adhere to the Education Department’s requirements for teacher certification. For admission requirements, see Education in this catalog.